Immunity, Active
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Resistance to a disease agent resulting from the production of specific antibodies by the host, either after exposure to the disease or after vaccination. |
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IM general only, NIM with specific disease /immunol (IM): TN 242 |
Immunity, Active Definitions and Terms
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